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Spain – EGBA warns against Spain’s all-out ban on gambling advertising
The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) has warned that the new advertising limitations for gambling companies in Spain will prompt an increase in illegal gambling. The Ministry of Consumer Affairs Alberto Garzón wants to limit online gambling ads to between 1 am and 5 am, with no exceptions for sporting events. It also wants…
Australia – Australian gambling hits new heights
A surge in sports betting revenue has seen Australia’s gambling losses hit a new record high of $24bn during 2015 to 2016 with gaming machines accounting for half of the total. ‘Pokie’ losses increased by 4.2 per cent, reaching $23.6bn followed by casinos with losses of $5.2bn, racing at $2.9bn and Lotto at $1.9bn. Sports…
Portugal – Almost half of Portugal takes part in gambling
According to a study released by the Portuguese General-Directorate for the Intervention on Addictive Behaviours and Dependencies (SICAD) almost half of the population living in Portugal take part in gaming with the highest prevalence among men (51 per cent) compared to women (45.2 per cent). However gaming amongst the younger demographic group is down considerably….
